Pertinent Natural Health Information

Fatigue is something many busy, and sometimes not-so busy, people suffer from. It promotes sluggishness, yawning, a cloudy head, and laziness. Many people have asked how they can fight fatigue using natural methods, and if these natural methods do indeed work. Often, people will reach for a soda, coffee, or an energy drink (yikes!) for […]

My okra plants in my organic garden have just started exploding with okra pods recently, which is weird considering we’re only 5 days away from fall. Although I love fall and winter weather, at the same time I’m hoping the seasons will be stretched (just a bit), so I can get more okra and zucchini […]

Since I started hosting this giveaway for coconut oil, I’ve received numerous ideas from various sources on the multiple uses for coconut oil. Not only can it be used in the kitchen, but it may also be a potent beauty aid. It is known to be a really good, natural moisturizer, and some people even […]

If you are anything like me, you are constantly on the look out for up-to-date nutrition news, information and research regarding natural, whole foods. I recently came across an article (and no doubt you might have, too) titled, “Egg yolks almost as bad as smoking“. Of course I was flabbergasted, as well as highly, highly […]

I’ve found a new french fry recipe that I love. I don’t usually go for fries from white potatoes, due to their high glycemic index (and also the fact that they are often fried in genetically modified soy and/or canola oils). These jicama fries, however, provide a side dish satisfaction that is slightly similar to […]

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I eat chocolate literally every single day. Sometimes, when I feel a need for a break from caffeine, I will replace it with carob, or not eat it all together. But, I just couldn’t imagine going without it for myself. Many people, upon hearing my love for chocolate, are shocked that I support such a […]

Avocados are by far my favorite fruit. They aren’t high in sugar, they are a wonderful moisturizer for the skin and above all things, they just taste fantastic. Contrary to popular belief, they are very, very versatile in cooking — there are so many things you can do with avocados that doesn’t involve guacamole (although, […]

This post is a part of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free’s “Slightly Indulgent Tuesday” Nutritious, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside banana nut waffles. Ever since these waffles, I’ve been determined to create a waffle that isn’t dry, tough or tasteless. These are by far my favorite. These are gluten-free, and grain-free, […]

A recent nutritional analysis of almonds, a favorite health snack among nutrition enthusiasts, has led to some intriguing insights on how our bodies handle certain calories. I’ve long said that not all calories are created equal, and it turns out that there is some new scientific evidence to validate this claim. Almonds (and Other Healthy […]